Mecon has recommended imposing safeguard import duty or minimum import price (MIP) on primary aluminium products. As per the industry body´s representation to the government, China - the world´s largest producer and consumer of metals including aluminium - is dumping large volumes of aluminium amid weak demand in the country.

The RINL sinter plant, which has a capacity of 3.6 mtpa, is a part of the 6.3 mtpa expansion undertaken by the public sector steel giant. The entire risk analysis and mitigation plant to ensure full safety of the commissioning activities has been vetted by MECON, as a third party accessor.